December 31, 2006

Diary: NYE 06

Went to a very proper dinner party. courses and all that. english lads with american birds. and cockney phil. 6 hours later - the Lady's screaming at me about the nonsense message I just left her father on his voicemail. That and the fact I can't walk in a straight line.

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December 28, 2006

Diary: In-Between Days

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The painting with Balinese artist


Damn, the Lady is annoyed with me because I couldn't picture where the painting we're getting framed will sit. I was thinking south wall, she was thinking north. I'm wrong apparently.

For 7 years she's known I need a nudge to remember things and for 7 years she's been disappointed by my ability to not remember things because she's withheld that nudge. It's as if she's trying to change my mental behavior: "I'm going to try to make him remember better b y not giving any hints." She's got more chance with the Total Diet she's threatening me with. A slim chance, but a chance at that.

Oh, and she finds my gifts disappointing. At least I bought her some. The Lady has her eye on a bag I don't really care for on online auction. The auction doesn't end 'til Jan 1. Timely. Ok, ok. She gave me a a nice beach towel. Timely.

Saying that - had nice time in Philly. Now have to get out. Been here too long. Need to walk the streets of New York. Breathe in the air. And cough a little.

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December 21, 2006

Diary: NY Times Publishes Vital Info 3 Months 14 Days Too Late

From the NY Times with the answers I would have given on September 2nd 2006

Relationship experts report that too many couples fail to ask each other critical questions before marrying. Here are a few key ones that couples should consider asking:

1) Have we discussed whether or not to have children, and if the answer is yes, who is going to be the primary care giver?

NO

2) Do we have a clear idea of each other’s financial obligations and goals, and do our ideas about spending and saving mesh?

NO

3) Have we discussed our expectations for how the household will be maintained, and are we in agreement on who will manage the chores?

NO

4) Have we fully disclosed our health histories, both physical and mental?

NO

5) Is my partner affectionate to the degree that I expect?

WHEN SHE'S HAPPY

6) Can we comfortably and openly discuss our sexual needs, preferences and fears?

NO

7) Will there be a television in the bedroom?

NO

8) Do we truly listen to each other and fairly consider one another’s ideas and complaints?

IS THERE ANY CHOICE?

9) Have we reached a clear understanding of each other’s spiritual beliefs and needs, and have we discussed when and how our children will be exposed to religious/moral education?

NO. AVOIDED DISCUSSION SUCCESSFULLY.

10) Do we like and respect each other’s friends?

NO. (Sorry for all those friends of hers reading this - but hey, the truth sometimes hurts).

11) Do we value and respect each other’s parents, and is either of us concerned about whether the parents will interfere with the relationship?

YES but YES

12) What does my family do that annoys you?

LIPS SEALED

13) Are there some things that you and I are NOT prepared to give up in the marriage?

ACTING LIKE I'M NOT MARRIED??

14) If one of us were to be offered a career opportunity in a location far from the other’s family, are we prepared to move?

I'LL GO ANYWHERE. SHE'LL GO ANYWHERE THAT SPEAKS SPANISH/ITALIAN & IS BY THE MED.

15) Do each of us feel fully confident in the other’s commitment to the marriage and believe that the bond can survive whatever challenges we may face?

YES.

Questions Couples Should Ask (Or Wish They Had) Before Marrying - New York Times

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December 20, 2006

Diary: Rehab Lately

A friend in the bar, stirring his straight-up drink with a little red straw, confides in me that he's just spent a month in rehab. I nod a lot and do that pat thing on his back. The one where you keep your hand on the other person just long enough to say 'I care' but hopefully not long enough to say 'hey, I'm touching you up'. Anyway we change subjects.

"Have you seen that Borat movie?" he asks me.

"That came out ages ago, where have you been?" I reply.

"Erm, in rehab. I just told you."

Oh. I try to change the subject, "So, have you been up to anything nice recently?"

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December 18, 2006

Guy At Wooster On Spring

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December 15, 2006

Diary: The Mc On Wooster On Spring


I think this means that he's looking forward to the opening of Wooster On Spring art expo. Although with the Mc, you can never be too sure.

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December 14, 2006

Checked PSFK Recently?

Where I also write. A little more often.

PSFK

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Seen: Advertising Is Crap-per

And you think your life sucks... imagine having to dress like a toilet and walk the streets of Times Square with an overlord behind you on a trolley. The guy at the back even looks fairly positive about the experience while his friend hunts for cross-legged shoppers.

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December 8, 2006

Stuff: Dog For The Lady

The dog, not the wooden suburbia. From Muji - non US.

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